Rakshan
Indian television personality (born 1991)
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Rakshan more popularly known as VJ Rakshan (born 16 April 1991) is an Indian television presenter currently working with Star Vijay.[1] He has hosted Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? seasons 5, 6 and 7 and Cooku with Comali. He previously worked for Raj TV and Kalaignar TV.[2] His debut film was En Kadhal Devathai was ready to release in 2011, it remained unreleased.[3] In 2020, he acted in a second movie Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal directed by Desingh Periyasamy with Dulquer Salmaan playing the lead role.[4][5]
Born16 April 1991
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
- Radio jockey
- television presenter
- actor
Yearsactive2014–present
SpouseSaranya
Rakshan | |
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Rakshan at the premier of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in 2020 | |
| Born | 16 April 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Saranya |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | En Kadhal Devathai | Unreleased | |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kallis | [8] |
| 2024 | Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthik | |
| Vettaiyan | Tharan | [9] | |
| 2026 | Hot Spot 2 Much | James | Anthology film; segment "Dear Fan"[10] |
| Kannivedi † | Filming | ||
Web series
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Perfect Husband | Vaseegaran |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | Host | Hosted alongside Jacquline[11][12][13] |
| 2016-2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | ||
| 2017-2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) | ||
| 2018-2019 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Paired with Jacquline (6th Place) |
| 2019 | Ready Steady Po | Host | |
| Thaazhampoo | Prospective Groom for Revathi | ||
| Cooku with Comali Season 1 | Host | ||
| Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 2 | Host | ||
| 2018 | Adhu Idhu Yedhu | Guest Performer in
Siricha Pochu |
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| 2019 | Start Music | Participant | [14] |
| 2020-2021 | Cooku with Comali Season 2 | Host | Awarded "Darling of CWC 2" |
| 2021 | KPY Comedy Thiruvizha | ||
| Varutha Padatha Valibar Sangam | Prelude show for sixth annual Vijay Television Awards[15] | ||
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Comedy Show | |
| 2022 | Cook with Comali season 3 | ||
| 2023 | Cook with Comali season 4 | ||
| 2023 | Ready Steady Po | ||
| 2024 | Cook with Comali Season 5 | ||
| Pandigai Palagaram Are U Ready | [16] | ||
| 2025 | Cooku with Comali Season 6 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Vijay Television Awards | Favourite Anchor - Male | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | Won | |
| 2021 | Behindwoods Gold Icon Awards | Most promising for the big screen- Male | Cooku with Comali Season 2 | Won | |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debutant Actor | Kannum Kannum Kollayiadithaal | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Best Anchor - Male | Cooku with Comali (season 3) | Won | |
| 2022 | The Galatta Crown Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Male (2020–2021) | Kannum Kannum Kollayiadithaal | Won | [17] |